[Progress on cerebral toxicity of arsenic]

Wei Sheng Yan Jiu. 2003 May;32(3):272-5.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

It has been demonstrated in epidemiological studies in recent years that people exposed to chronic arsenic with high doses for a long time may lead to peripheral nervous symptoms. This paper reviewed the toxicity of arsenic on brain and the effects of superior nerve activities on central nervous system as well as the progress of its related mechanism.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Arsenic / toxicity*
  • Brain / drug effects*
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Humans
  • Mice
  • Rats

Substances

  • Arsenic